The attack has caused an outcry but it’s been one of many over the past year.

SANParks officials on Monday met with law enforcement authorities to come up with a plan to reduce violent attacks on hikers.

“We will be conducting joint operations with SAPS, we will be doing ongoing surveillance at observation points to monitor the mountain, we will increase patrols in the area… we have deployed the Table Mountain National Park Dog Unit.”

SANParks spokesperson Merle Collins says that they will continue meeting to monitor the success of their efforts.

Crime-fighting groups in the area want a focus on sustainable measures, saying the situation has reached crisis point.

For medical stuff call Metro Control on 021 937 0300, for crime call SAPS 10111. SANParks’ emergency number often just rings and then they call Metro or SAPS anyway. Adds another, useless delay before you speak to someone who can help

Talk is cheap and easy. Actions are what count. Merle and SANParks have been paying lip service to this problem for years. Our hills have been taken away from us. How could I possibly live with myself taking my children on hikes? They, like the Western Cape government, have deeply failed us all. It’s time we stopped caring what politicians have to say. Honestly, what have they done, ever?

I’ve stopped going into the hills. There is no solution. You can create as many action groups and have meetings until the cows come home. History has proven that NOTHING will be done about it, and even if something is tried (unicorns), there is no system in place to effectively punish these perpetrators. If the consequences were actually severe, there’d be no crime. I won’t take my daughters out into the hills ever, and as mentioned, myself I won’t go out.
I’d think though that those who do, should take a side-arm and be prepared to use it.
Unfortunately I’ve been worn out be SA, and am personally moving my family overseas now.
Good luck guys, stay safe. I wish you well